Guest Posted August 13, 2013 Share Posted August 13, 2013 Hi All, Just wondering if there is a set rule on using shredded paper with print on for sensory experiences for children? In my previous setting we used any type of shredded paper. In my new setting some of my collegues are under the impression if the paper has been printed on you cant use it in play? Many Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mollypiper Posted August 13, 2013 Share Posted August 13, 2013 We used shredded paper with print on all the time. I can't say that is something I have heard of before. :blink: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fredbear Posted August 13, 2013 Share Posted August 13, 2013 Me neither, our children play with it all the time. We are a pre-school 2 1/2 to 5 years so if you are using it with babies, may there be a slight risk with ink of taking things to their mouths. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sunnyday Posted August 13, 2013 Share Posted August 13, 2013 Welcome to the forum 'Box' - hmmm - restrictions on types of paper for shredded paper play - nope that's a new one on me! :1b When colleagues/advisors/whoever come up with an idea like that I tend to say very 'sweetly' - "oh, that's really interesting, I didn't know that, goodness, I'd like to research that a bit more, can you tell me where to find the information" :rolleyes: 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scarlettangel Posted August 13, 2013 Share Posted August 13, 2013 Whatever next I wonder?!!!!!!!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sunnyday Posted August 13, 2013 Share Posted August 13, 2013 Whatever next I wonder?!!!!!!!!!!! It reminded me of the 'sterilise puddles with Milton' conversation! :blink: 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lashes2508 Posted August 13, 2013 Share Posted August 13, 2013 don't talk to me about shredding - now have 2 huge bags full which i spent doing yesterday !!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted August 13, 2013 Share Posted August 13, 2013 Its a bit like the 'can you, cant you' use toilet roll middles. I still use them for junk modelling, making fireworks, caterpillars etc I agree though that there might only be an issue with shredded paper if its used for babies who will put it into their mouths. Surely then they wouldn't ingest enough to cause them any harm? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HappyMaz Posted August 13, 2013 Share Posted August 13, 2013 Whatever next I wonder?!!!!!!!!!!! Well we must be about due another warning about glitter lung, don't you think? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rea Posted August 13, 2013 Share Posted August 13, 2013 What a pretty thought I used to provide newspapers and magazines for collage and some germs are needed so I wouldn't protect from everything anyway. Or anything as far as my own were concerned! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
purplewednesday1 Posted August 13, 2013 Share Posted August 13, 2013 Only thing we do is use a water spray around in the air to prevent any asthma children having an 'episode'. We do this for flour play too pw x Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thumperrabbit Posted August 13, 2013 Share Posted August 13, 2013 Only thing we do is use a water spray around in the air to prevent any asthma children having an 'episode'. We do this for flour play too pw x Yes think I would do that too, we don't play with it just because of the huge mess it makes!! I don't suffer with Asthma but I sometimes feel a bit of a tight chest if I've done a lot of shredding and it does make my daughter (who does have asthma) a little wheezy - but that could just be us Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
purplewednesday1 Posted August 13, 2013 Share Posted August 13, 2013 Yes think I would do that too, we don't play with it just because of the huge mess it makes!! I don't suffer with Asthma but I sometimes feel a bit of a tight chest if I've done a lot of shredding and it does make my daughter (who does have asthma) a little wheezy - but that could just be us We've never had a problem - but it just dampens it down enough to avoid those tiny particles in the air as much as poss. Also, I have a fear of shredded staples making their way into the paper so we have a very strict policy concerning who is allowed to do the shredding in the first place! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stargrower Posted August 13, 2013 Share Posted August 13, 2013 I agree - we don't worry about print on the paper (who would shred blank paper anyway?!!) but it is very dusty so need to take care in that respect. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sue R Posted August 14, 2013 Share Posted August 14, 2013 We bought an inexpensive manual shredder and left it in the Design and Make area for the children to experiment with; initially, lots of stuff got shredded (we had to be careful with observations and planning sheets!! ), but the novelty soon wore off. Then the children were able to make their own decisions, even with tactile play. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted August 29, 2013 Share Posted August 29, 2013 Welcome to the forum 'Box' - hmmm - restrictions on types of paper for shredded paper play - nope that's a new one on me! :1b When colleagues/advisors/whoever come up with an idea like that I tend to say very 'sweetly' - "oh, that's really interesting, I didn't know that, goodness, I'd like to research that a bit more, can you tell me where to find the information" :rolleyes: Hilarious Sunnyday , I do the same Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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